FRE 4408

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Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith with Secretary of War Henry L Stimson, during a medal ceremony at Thurleigh. A B-17 Flying Fortress is in the background. Printed caption on reverse: A. 35957 'Highest American Award For Gunner. Mr. Stimson, U.S.A. Minister for War, visited a Fortress Aerodrome in England, where he decorated S/Sgt. Maynard Smith with the Congressional Medal of Honour, for conspicuous gallantry when he fought a fire when his plane caught fire during a raid on St Nazaire. Photo shows:- Mr. Stimson, S/Sgt. Maynard Smith and the Commanding Officer at the saluting base.' Supplied L.N.A. Handwritten caption on reverse: '15-7-43.' On reverse: London News Agency/L.N.A. [Stamp].

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Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith of the 306th Bomb Group, salutes after being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 15 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Secretary Of War Presents America's Highest Award To S/Sergeant At American Airfield In Britain. Mr Henry L. Stimson, the United States Secretary of War, who is on a visit to Britain, visited an American Bomber station in Britain to present the Congressional Medal of Honour, America's hi
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 423rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36523097
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

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